Adam Morrison

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Adam Morrison (born July 19, 1984) is a retired American professional basketball player. He is best known for his collegiate career with the Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team and his time in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Early Life and High School Career

Adam Morrison was born in Glendive, Montana, and later moved to Spokane, Washington. He attended Mead High School (Washington), where he became a standout player. During his senior year, he averaged 28.4 points per game and led his team to the state championship game.

College Career

Morrison played college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball team from 2003 to 2006. He gained national attention during his junior year, leading the nation in scoring with an average of 28.1 points per game. Morrison was a finalist for the Naismith College Player of the Year and the John R. Wooden Award. He was also named the Co-Player of the Year by the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA).

Professional Career

NBA Career

Morrison declared for the 2006 NBA Draft and was selected third overall by the Charlotte Bobcats. He played two seasons with the Bobcats before being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009. Morrison won two NBA Championships with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010, although he played a limited role on the team.

Overseas and Later Career

After his stint in the NBA, Morrison played for various teams overseas, including Red Star Belgrade in Serbia and Beşiktaş J.K. (men's basketball) in Turkey. He retired from professional basketball in 2012.

Post-Retirement

Following his retirement, Morrison returned to Gonzaga University to complete his degree. He has also worked as a broadcaster for Gonzaga basketball games and has been involved in various charitable activities.

Personal Life

Morrison has been open about his diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, which he was diagnosed with at the age of 14. He has been an advocate for diabetes awareness and has participated in various campaigns to support diabetes research.

Legacy

Adam Morrison is remembered for his scoring ability and his impact on college basketball. Despite a less successful professional career, his collegiate achievements have left a lasting legacy.

See Also

• Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball
• 2006 NBA Draft
• Los Angeles Lakers
• Charlotte Bobcats

External Links

Los Angeles Lakers roster

Players

Coaches

Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From G 12 Christie, Max 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2003-02-10 Michigan State F/C 3 Davis, Anthony 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 255 lb (116 kg) 1993-03-11 Kentucky F 17 Finney-Smith, Dorian 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1993-05-04 Florida F 28 Hachimura, Rui 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 230 lb (104 kg) 1998-02-08 Gonzaga F/C 11 Hayes, Jaxson  7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 217 lb (98 kg) 2000-05-23 Texas G 0 Hood-Schifino, Jalen 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 2003-06-19 Indiana G 9 James, Bronny 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 2004-10-06 USC F 23 James, LeBron 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1984-12-30 St. Vincent-St. Mary HS (OH) G/F 4 Knecht, Dalton 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 213 lb (97 kg) 2001-04-19 Tennessee C 10 Koloko, Christian (TW) 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) 230 lb (104 kg) 2000-06-20 Arizona G 20 Milton, Shake 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1996-09-26 SMU G 41 Olivari, Quincy (TW) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 2001-05-27 Xavier G 15 Reaves, Austin 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 206 lb (93 kg) 1998-05-29 Oklahoma G/F 5 Reddish, Cam 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 218 lb (99 kg) 1999-09-01 Duke F 94 Traoré, Armel (TW) 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 2003-01-23 France F 2 Vanderbilt, Jarred  6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 214 lb (97 kg) 1999-04-03 Kentucky G 7 Vincent, Gabe 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1996-07-14 UC Santa Barbara F/C 35 Wood, Christian  6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 223 lb (101 kg) 1995-09-27 UNLV

Head coach JJ Redick Assistant coach(es) Bob Beyer Scott Brooks Lindsey Harding Beau Levesque Nate McMillan Greg St. Jean Legend (DP) Unsigned draft pick (FA) Free agent (S) Suspended (GL) On assignment to G League affiliate (TW) Two-way affiliate player (L) On leave from the team Injured Roster Last transaction: December 29, 2024

Charlotte Hornets roster

Players

Coaches

Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From G 1 Ball, LaMelo  6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2001-08-22 SPIRE Academy (OH) F 0 Bridges, Miles 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1998-03-21 Michigan State G 30 Curry, Seth 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1990-08-23 Duke C 14 Diabaté, Moussa (TW) 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 2002-01-21 Michigan F/C 67 Gibson, Taj 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 232 lb (105 kg) 1985-06-24 USC G/F 10 Green, Josh 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 2000-11-16 Arizona G/F 3 Jeffries, DaQuan 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 222 lb (101 kg) 1997-08-30 Tulsa G 23 Mann, Tre  6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 2001-02-03 Florida F 11 Martin, Cody  6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1995-09-28 Nevada G 22 Micić, Vasilije 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 1994-01-13 Serbia G/F 24 Miller, Brandon  6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 2002-11-22 Alabama C 4 Richards, Nick 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 1997-11-29 Kentucky F 31 Salaün, Tidjane 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 218 lb (99 kg) 2005-08-10 France G 25 Simpson, KJ (TW) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 189 lb (86 kg) 2002-08-08 Colorado G 8 Smith, Nick Jr. (GL) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2004-04-18 Arkansas F 2 Williams, Grant  6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 236 lb (107 kg) 1998-11-30 Tennessee C 5 Williams, Mark 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 242 lb (110 kg) 2001-12-16 Duke G 21 Wong, Isaiah (TW) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2001-01-28 Miami (FL)

Head coach Charles Lee Assistant coach(es) D.J. Bakker Jermaine Bucknor Ryan Frazier Matt Hill Chris Jent Josh Longstaff Blaine Mueller Zach Peterson Lamar Skeeter Legend (DP) Unsigned draft pick (FA) Free agent (S) Suspended (GL) On assignment to G League affiliate (TW) Two-way affiliate player Injured Roster Last transaction: December 26, 2024

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